Graduate Assistant Swimming Coach

Hiram College invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant Swimming Coach. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the recruitment, retention, and day-to-day operations of the Hiram College Swimming program. Hiram College is a member of the Presidents Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III.

Position Purpose

The graduate assistant swimming coach will work directly with the men’s and women’s swim program and assist the head coach with all facets of the day-to-day operations of the program in compliance with Hiram College, PAC and NCAA policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist head coach in practice and competition planning and implementation
• Assist in all facets of recruiting and retention of student-athletes to the swim program
• Assist with strength and conditioning program for swimming
• Assist with all funding raising initiatives for the Hiram College swimming program
• Do athletic laundry in sport season
• Participate in Annual Day with Hiram Golf Outing
• Other duties as assigned, to possibly include, but not be limited to other sport event management during the off-season

Hiram College invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant Swimming Coach. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the recruitment, retention, and day-to-day operations of the Hiram College Swimming program. Hiram College is a member of the Presidents Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III.

Position Purpose

The graduate assistant swimming coach will work directly with the men’s and women’s swim program and assist the head coach with all facets of the day-to-day operations of the program in compliance with Hiram College, PAC and NCAA policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist head coach in practice and competition planning and implementation
• Assist in all facets of recruiting and retention of student-athletes to the swim program
• Assist with strength and conditioning program for swimming
• Assist with all funding raising initiatives for the Hiram College swimming program
• Do athletic laundry in sport season
• Participate in Annual Day with Hiram Golf Outing
• Other duties as assigned, to possibly include, but not be limited to other sport event management during the off-season

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of swimming
• Ability to teach skills and strategy of swimming.
• Working knowledge of strength and conditioning relative to men’s and women’s swimming
• Applicant must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented office environment and interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the public.
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• Experience with Front Rush
• Proficient with all forms of social media

Experience

• Previous college swimming and/or coaching experience preferred
• Experience recruiting college athletes preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Acceptance into the Hiram College MAIS Graduate or Sports Management Program required for consideration

Application Procedure:  Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Hiram College, established in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute, is a nationally respected private residential liberal arts college located 30 miles from Cleveland in the historic Western Reserve region of Ohio. At Hiram, close student-faculty interaction and innovation is routine. The College’s distinctive academic calendar, the Hiram Plan, offers students the opportunity each semester for a three-week intensive course, study abroad/away program, internship or research experience.

Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity.

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